Important Days

Basic Information Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide / International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda is an annual event observed on every year April 7 with an aim to remember the victims of Genocide in Rwanda.

Basic Information about IDSDP International Day of Sport for Development (IDSDP) and Peace is observed as an annual event on April 6 to give positive attitude towards development and peace through sporting events.

Basic Information International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on every year April 4 to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication.

Basic Information about WAAD World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2 to spread awareness about autism.

Basic Information International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade observed on every year March 25 to remember those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade and also to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today.

Basic Information International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed on every year March 25 to encourage governments to do more in their power to protect UN personnel in their jobs.

Basic Information World TB Day is observed on March 24 every year to build public awareness about the epidemic disease tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.

Basic Information International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed on March 24 every year to promote human rights issue.

Basic Information World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 every year.

Basic Information World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 to spread the importance of fresh water and sustainable management of fresh water resources.